Android Engineer (3+ years of experience) - job 1 of 2

As an Android Engineer at Captions, your primary role involves designing and delivering high-quality features for our native Android platform. You'll work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure that our mobile applications are smooth and user-friendly, ultimately impacting millions of users by enhancing their video creation experience.

Captions is seeking candidates with at least 3 years of native Android development experience. Proficiency in Java, Kotlin, and the Android SDK is crucial, along with a proven track record in designing and launching consumer-facing Android applications.

The Android Engineer role at Captions is in-person, requiring you to work from our NYC headquarters located in Union Square. This structure aims to foster collaboration among team members and maintain a vibrant company culture.

The key responsibilities of the Android Engineer include leading full-stack mobile application development, collaborating with design and engineering teams, delivering high-quality features, and influencing the Android product and technology roadmap at Captions.

Captions provides an array of benefits to its Android Engineers, including comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, 401K with employer match, catered lunches several days a week, and generous PTO policies to promote a healthy work-life balance.

The ideal candidate for the Android Engineer position at Captions should be proficient in technologies such as Java, Kotlin, and the Android SDK. Additionally, experience in building server-side APIs that interface with mobile applications is beneficial.

Captions supports the professional growth of its Android Engineers through various means, including multiple team offsites, monthly team events, and health & wellness perks, fostering an environment of continuous learning and collaboration.

When answering this question, detail your hands-on experience with Android development, including specific projects you've undertaken, technologies you've utilized like Java and Kotlin, and the impact your work has had on user experience.

To approach this question, discuss your methodology for designing user interfaces, such as conducting user testing, gathering feedback, and working with design teams to iterate on your designs for optimal usability.

Share specific instances of challenges, whether they were technical hurdles or issues with project timelines. Highlight your problem-solving skills and what you learned from those experiences.

Discuss your approach to communication, whether through regular meetings, utilizing collaboration tools, or cross-departmental workshops, and emphasize your commitment to maintaining clear lines of communication to achieve project goals.

Detail your methods for testing and debugging, such as using Android Debug Bridge (ADB), writing unit tests, and employing continuous integration tools to ensure the quality and reliability of your applications before deployment.

Mention resources you regularly use, such as following industry blogs, participating in forums, attending conferences, or taking online courses that keep you informed about new trends and improve your skills.

Be specific about the tools you enjoy using, such as Android Studio, version control systems like Git, and any libraries or frameworks that simplify your development process, and explain why you prefer them.

When responding, include any involvement in open-source projects, writing blog posts or articles, conducting workshops, or speaking at events that demonstrates your passion for the community and sharing knowledge with others.

Explain the principles that guide your decision-making, such as scalability, maintainability, performance, and user experience, and provide examples of how you've applied these in your previous work.

Talk about a specific application, focusing on what particular aspects made it successful—be it user adoption, positive reviews, or solving a pain point—and describe your role in its development.